* Authentic Refried Beans (frijoles Refritos)

Cook Beans

  1. Rinse beans.

  2. Boil beans with salt, oregano, cumin, ½ onion, and garlic in enough water to cover by 2-3 inches.

  3. Cover and simmer 1 hour 30 minutes, maintaining water level 1 inch above beans. Add hot water as needed.

  4. Beans are ready when easily smashable. Strain beans, onions, and garlic, reserving bean water.

Fry Beans

  1. Heat lard in a skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté minced onion until fragrant.

  2. Add chopped jalapeño and sauté 1 minute.

  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add cooked beans with a little of their cooking liquid

  4. Smash beans with a masher or spatula.

  5. Reduce heat to medium. Continue smashing and adding reserved bean water in increments until desired consistency.

  6. Season with salt, cumin, and/or Mexican oregano to taste.

  7. Remove from heat.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🫘Beans

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions📆Everyday🌮Mexican Cuisine

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 2h

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